Shoppers will get a holiday from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax on Aug. 10 and 11.
Mosquitos from two city pools— one in JP—recently tested positive for the virus.
The transit service made more than half-a-billion dollars in 2013 for the first time ever in its history.
The southbound lane will be closed to traffic for maintenance overnight Aug. 6-7.
Bill Walczak founded the Codman Square Health Center and the Codman Academy Charter Public School - and he'd like your vote for mayor.
Massachusetts is one of 11 states in which 17-year-olds are automatically tried as adults.
A new state sales tax is set to start July 31, but lawmakers don’t know what exactly is included.
With the state's public transit system available through Google Maps, you won't have to check multiple websites for train and bus schedules.
Find out the mayoral candidates' positions on the arts in the city.
A new collaborative effort by city and state government will help connect victims and their families with trained specialists.
Massachusetts governor volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository Tuesday.
The cupola's pine cone will receive a new metal cap that will act as a lightning rod.
MassDOT is considering a plan to consolidate RMV branches, which could include a shut down of three near the Boston area.
At-large city council candidate Michelle Wu, a South End resident, opened her campaign headquarters on Tremont Street.
At-large city council candidate Michelle Wu, a South End resident, has opened a campaign headquarters on Tremont Street.
"Jahar Tsarnaev is not a rock star. Tsarnaev calculated a mass killing of unarmed citizens," said Boston City Council President Stephen Murphy.
The pilot program was highly controversial when it was instituted in March, but officials say the program has helped to decrease neighborhood woes on trash day, and could be expanded throughout the South End.
Participants in the program get an overview of trip planning and hands-on practice using maps, schedules and boarding buses.
Find out what the at-large city councilors think of the BRA and the job it's doing in Boston's neighborhoods.
Due to the Boston Marathon bombings, the Internal Revenue Service extended the individual income tax return deadline to July 15.
Candidates for the South End's District 2, District 1, and at-large Boston City Council seats were invited to speak at a forum held this week in the North End.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has been staying at the Parkman House on Beacon Street while recuperating from a broken ankle and elective prostate surgery.
There's frustration on Beacon Hill over lack of communication about governor's transportation plan.
The city announced the order in which names will appear on the ballot for the September 24 preliminary elections for City Council At-Large and Mayor of Boston.
The new bill is in response to nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to a Framingham pharmacy.
Mayoral candidates tackled questions on recycling, parks, climate change and more.
If you didn't fill out that form you got in the mail in February, you could get a visit from the city of Boston this summer.
Don't get caught in traffic: I-93 will close at 11 p.m. on July 2, 2013.
The current plan would increase gas and cigarette taxes, adding $500 million in total new taxes.
The city's approved $2.6 billion budget is a 5.2 percent increase from last year.
Now you can pay parking tickets, get marriage certificates, or pay taxes without leaving the South End.
The bill, aimed at curbing abuse and fraud, will be debated by the Senate Thursday.
The proposed sales tax free holiday weekend would be August 17 and 18.
The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.
Jeff Ross, a long time South End resident, is making a run for an at-large city council seat this year. If elected, he would be the first openly gay member.
Candidates for Boston mayor, City Council and U.S. Senate were among those participating in the 2013 Bunker Hill Day Parade on Sunday.
Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Deputy Commissioner Jack Murray will become the department's new commissioner June 22 when its current commissioner steps down.
The city councilor made his official announcement in the South End on Saturday.